Campaign Stars and Battle Stars
Some 3/16 inch stars are also referred to as campaign stars or battle stars depending on the award and the circumstances in which they are issued. In these instances, the same 3/16 inch star is used and is worn by an individual service member on a particular decoration or award.
During World War II and the Korean War, commendations called "battle stars" were also issued to United States Navy warships for meritorious participation in battle, or for having suffered damage during battle conditions. Similarly, during the Vietnam War and afterwards, The "Battle E" took the place of receiving Battle Stars and are awarded for superior battle efficiency in place of combat operations.
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Famous quotes containing the words campaign, stars and/or battle:
“The winter is to a woman of fashion what, of yore, a campaign was to the soldiers of the Empire.”
—Honoré De Balzac (1799–1850)
“There are times when we must sink to the bottom of our misery to understand truth, just as we must descend to the bottom of a well to see the stars in broad daylight.”
—Václav Havel (b. 1936)
“Hell grant soon we hear again the swords clash!
And the shrill neighs of destriers in battle rejoicing,
Spiked breast to spiked breast opposing!”
—Ezra Pound (1885–1972)